68 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS, . 
again boiled. The clear syrup thus produced may then be 
crystallised and manipulated by the process used to produce sugar 
from cane.” 
Throughout the colonies. 
210. Ximenia americana, Zzzz., (Syn. X. elliptica, Forst.; X. 
laurina, Del.; X. exarmata, F.v.M.), N.O., Olacinez, B. FI., 
i, 391. X. elliptica, in Muell. Cens., p. 63. 
This plant bears round orange-coloured fruits, of which the 
natives of the South Sea Islands are very fond, though they are 
rather tart. (Zreasury of Botany.) Before they are ripe they 
possess a powerful odour of essential oil of almonds. 
ZIT: Zizyphus Jujuba, Lam., N.O., Rhamnee, B.FI., i., 412. 
“Jujube Tree” of India. ‘‘Balyan” is an aboriginal name, but, of 
course, different to the ‘‘ Balyan ” of p..65. 
This tree yields an excellent dessert fruit, and is largely 
cultivated by the Chinese, who recognise a great number of 
varieties, differing in the shape, colour and size of the fruits. 
(Treasury of Botany.) In India it is much cultivated. 
Queensland. 
212: Zizyphus Gnoplia, Mill., (Syn. Z. celtidfolia, DC.; Z. 
rufula, Miq.; Z. Napeca, Roxb.), N.O., Rhamnez, B.FI., i., 
fie. 
In India the fruit is eaten by the natives, its taste being 
pleasantly acid, and it is a great favourite with the thirsty traveller ; 
mice are fond of it. (Cyclop. of India.) 
Northern Australia. 
